SWESA News

The latest news on Covid 19 Vaccination (originally posted on February 5, 2021, updated on March 4, 2021)

• CLICK HERE for the Alberta Health Services vaccine information.
  • Note: AHS is receiving reports of a phone scam where Albertans over 75 are told they can book their COVID-19 immunizations for a fee. AHS will never ask for payment. Please hang up immediately and report the call to the non-emergency police line at 780-423-4567.
• CLICK HERE for Alberta Blue Cross information on the pharmacies offering vaccine, posted on February 24, 2021.
• The Edmonton Journal newsletter “GroundWork” is written for seniors.
  • CLICK HERE for an updated Guide to the Vaccine Rollout, posted on February 24, 2021.
  • CLICK HERE for “Countering vaccine hesitancy with honesty, respect and the facts”, posted on February 16, 2021.
  • CLICK HERE for “Beginning the week of March 15 those between the ages of 65 and 74 can book vaccine appointments”, posted on March 4, 2021.
• PostMedia (The Edmonton Journal) is taking a survey of seniors 70 plus for their new pilot project on engagement journalism (posted on January 26, 2021).
  • CLICK HERE for more information. From the article in today’s paper: If you are an older adult, roughly 70 plus, or if you support a senior/seniors as a loved one or client, please take our survey and join our mailing list. These can be found at edmontonjournal.com/groundwork.